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Solar Energy in Spofford, TX

Solar Energy in Spofford

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Spofford with an average of 6.22 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Spofford

Solar panels in Spofford that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Spofford

The total length of the day in Spofford, TX today (April 20, 2024) will be 13 hours and 4 minutes. [More]

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Spofford, TX Solar Energy

Solar Power in Spofford, TX

Solar Energy Data in Spofford, TX

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in Spofford.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for Spofford, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Spofford

Based on historical Spofford, TX data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Spofford. [1]

Spofford has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.18 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Spofford that are always titled at the latitude of Spofford (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.42 kWh/m2/day, or about 10% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.93 kWh/m2/day and approximately 5% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.18 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar Energy Glossary

Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI)

Global Horizontal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation that is received per unit area by a surface that is always positioned in a horizontal manner.

Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI)

Direct Normal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is always perpendicular to the sun rays that come in a straight line from the direction of the sun at its current position in the sky.

Average Tilt at Latitude (ATaL)

Average Tilt at Latitude: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is tilted toward the equator at an angle equal to the current latitude. ATaL will often produce the optimum energy output.

Solar Radiation Levels in Spofford

Solar Radiation Data in Spofford, TX

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Spofford.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for Spofford, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Spofford

Spofford, TX has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.6 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Spofford is August with an average of 6.22 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.93 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Spofford (Texas) are December with an average of 4.94 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 5.11 kWh/m2/day and May at 5.36 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Spofford vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Spofford

The average monthly solar radiation level in Spofford, TX, of 5.6 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 42% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 15% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: Spofford vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Spofford solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). [1]

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for Spofford

Sunrise / Sunset in Spofford

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 20, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:08 am
    • Sunset: 8:12 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:4
Solar Energy Statistics for Spofford

Best Months for Solar in Spofford

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.22 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (6.24 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.39 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.75 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Spofford

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Solar Power Output in Spofford

The Power of Solar in Spofford, TX

Monthly AC solar system output averages for Spofford (tx). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in Spofford. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for Spofford, TX

Solar Radiation Data in Spofford

Spofford (TX) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6158.55 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Spofford is August with an average of 567.34 kWhac, followed by March at 540.38 kWhac and July at 531.36 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Spofford (Texas) are November with an average of 470.7 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 480.25 kWhac and February at 492.56 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Spofford

Spofford Electricity Costs

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Spofford Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Spofford, TX [5]

Sat Apr 20
74°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 76°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 21
71°F
Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 68%
Mon Apr 22
68°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 84%
Tue Apr 23
79°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 85°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 37%
Wed Apr 24
75°F
Light Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 86°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Apr 25
77°F
Light Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 83°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Spofford

About Spofford

The city of Spofford, TX in Kinney County has an approximate population of 95. [6]

Spofford Solar Power

Spofford, TX Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Spofford, TX, or for more solar-related resources for Spofford, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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